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AnanthaPadmanabhaTemple
at Perdoor (20 km from Udupi) in Karnataka is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu.
The 6th century temple has a standing murti of the Ananthapadmanabha Swamy form
of Vishnu. The murti is of 2 feet height with Shanka Chakra and Abhaya Hasta.
The temple also has a separate shrine dedicated to Shiva –
the temple is known as RudraTemple and a Rudralinga
is worshipped here.
The murti of Ganesha is found on a pillar at the Theertha
Mantapa. All pujas in the temple begin after offering puja to this Ganapati
murti.
An Arototsava katte exists in front of the AnanthaPadmanabhaTemple and a Nagabramha
Stana is situated nearby.
A Kunjadakatte at which Sri Anantha Padmanabha Utsavamurti
(procession murti) is worshipped during Rathotsava festival is too located in
the templecomplex.
A MariammanTemple too is located
near the temple complex.
The pond attached to the temple is located on the northern
side, known as Padma Sarovara, is believed to be the abode of Goddess
Lakshmi.
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